#25 - Live Hot Seat Q&A Session | Clinical Coaching, Technique, Injury Rehab & More

#25 - Live Hot Seat Q&A Session | Clinical Coaching, Technique, Injury Rehab & More

Author: Dr. Rori Alter, PT, SSC, PRSCC December 22, 2022 Duration: 51:40

This episode of the PRS Podcast was a free event offered to individuals who signed up to receive our free PRS Lifting Manual or Clinical Coach Starter Kit. 

 

During this live Hot Seat event we answered pre-submitted questions and questions from the live audience. 

 

Here are just some of the questions we discussed during this live event:

 

  1. How long should we wait to increase the weight on the bar for a new lifter? 
  2. Do we need them to have perfect technique before increasing the bar weight?
  3. What are some good cues for getting someone to keep tension in the bottom of a squat?
  4. How do you go about addressing knee pain in a lifter female who's fairly strong, has good leg muscle mass and MRI shows patellar tilt but other, which she puts in quotes, but otherwise no issues on the MRI.
  5. If I'm looking to buy equipment without limitations from my clinic, but I have financial limitations. What equipment should I buy first? I won't be able to purchase everything at once, but I would like to start with equipment that will be useful on its own until I can get everything.
  6. Since there is so much variety in hip structure. Is it wise to do anything diagnostically to try to understand the lifters anatomy that might include watching them walk or stand? If not, what do we look for in our squat in order to determine if they need to adjust toe angle, stance, etc. based on hip anatomy?
  7. What modalities do you guys use, if any, in this setting or what do you recommend?

 

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Hosted by Dr. Rori Alter and Dr. Alyssa Haveson, Progressive Rehab & Strength is a conversation for those who take lifting seriously, whether for sport or for life. Both hosts are practicing physical therapists and certified strength coaches with deep roots in powerlifting, giving them a unique, dual-perspective on the body under load. This podcast digs into the nuanced intersection of rehabilitation and performance, moving beyond generic advice. You’ll hear practical discussions on programming for longevity, managing training around injuries, and navigating the technical demands of the barbell lifts. The aim is to strip away confusion and provide actionable insights that help athletes and coaches build resilient, sustainable careers-both in the gym and in their professional practices. It’s a resource for critical thinkers who want their approach to strength to be informed by both clinical expertise and hard-earned experience on the platform. Tune in for a blend of science, real-world application, and straight talk from two professionals who live in this space every day.
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